The Islanders have an AHL coaching search on their hands.

Brent Thompson, who had coached the team’s affiliate in Bridgeport since 2014, is leaving the organization to be an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks, The Post confirmed. 

The Orange County Register first reported Thompson’s hire.

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It is not yet clear whether Rick Kowalsky and Chris Terreri, Thompson’s assistant and goaltending coaches in Bridgeport, will be candidates for the vacancy.

The Islanders have also yet to announce whether they will be bringing back NHL assistants John MacLean and Doug Houda. 

Lou Lamoriello has confirmed that head coach Lane Lambert and director of goaltending Mitch Korn will return.

The Islanders have an AHL coaching search on their hands.{ai:summary}<p>The Islanders' AHL coach, Brent Thompson, is leaving to be an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks. It is unclear if Thompson's assistants will be considered for the vacancy. The Islanders have yet to announce the return of their NHL assistants. #sports</p>

Islanders’ AHL coach Brent Thompson bolts for Ducks job

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